The Amendment
Wonder Media Network and The 19th News
This election year, our democracy hangs in the balance. We need news coverage that cuts past punditry and gives a voice to the new electorate – the marginalized folks that depend on a functioning democracy. Enter: The Amendment, a new podcast about gender, politics and power from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines.
Each week, Errin sits down with people who have fresh perspectives on the state of our country – and asks questions that center the voices of women, queer folks, and people of color. The Amendment adds much needed asterisks to America’s most pressing political conversations – and gets clear on the unfinished work of our democracy.
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Keeping Democracy Intact with Nikole Hannah-Jones
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02/14/24 • 35 min
What role should the free press play in ensuring the survival of our democracy? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has some thoughts.
Nikole Hannah-Jones is the creator of the 1619 Project, reporter at The New York Times Magazine, Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University, and a leading voice on the vital role of journalism in our democracy today. In the inaugural episode of The Amendment, Errin and Nikole discuss the current state of journalism, the high stakes of this presidential election, the importance of historical context in our political moment, the challenges faced by Black women in journalism and more.
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10/17/24 • 23 min
Since 2021, at least 177 anti-trans bills have become law across the country. In an effort to understand this trend and its implications, The 19th News published a six part series about trans rights. Today, Errin sits down with The 19th’s LGBTQ+ reporters – Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler – to talk about their reporting for this series and what’s at stake for all of us, not just trans folks, in this upcoming election.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett live from Texas Tribune Fest
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09/19/24 • 50 min
Representative Jasmine Crockett sits down with Errin at the Texas Tribune Festival, fresh off her powerful speech at the DNC. The Representative talks about her viral interaction with Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, the fight against voter suppression laws in Texas, and why she will always defend Vice President Kamala Harris.
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06/12/24 • 34 min
Even though Pride Month is a time to celebrate queer love, it’s also a time to double down on LGBTQ+ activism and progressive policy change. The work is far from over. Human Rights Campaign President, Kelley Robinson, comes on the show to discuss her leadership of the organization one year after declaring a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States. She explains why LGBTQ+ rights are a critical voting issue and how allies and activists alike can queer their way toward progress.
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05/15/24 • 28 min
The novel “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler begins in the year 2024 – in a world where democracy is at stake, a climate crisis rages, and extremist politicians are on the rise. Octavia Butler published her book in 1993. So ... how did she predict the future? And what can her writing teach us about the world we live in today? Octavia Butler scholar Dr. Ayana Jamieson joins the show to help Errin answer these questions – and more.
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05/29/24 • 37 min
We often separate voting blocs by race — we talk about “the Black vote,” “the Latino vote,” “the White vote,” “the Asian-American vote.” but in reality, these are all big — often disparate — groups of people. So this week, to close out Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Month, we wanted to do a deep dive on the AANHPI voting bloc. Niala Boodhoo, host of Axios’ 1 big thing, helps us understand this voting bloc.
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03/18/24 • 57 min
On International Women’s Day, Errin moderated a South By Southwest panel with barrier-breaking women. Journalist Katie Couric, actor Brooke Shields, sociologist and DEI consultant Nancy Wang Yuen, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have a deep and nuanced conversation about the importance of representation in media, especially for women of color and mothers — and about their hopes for the future.
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The Oscars Are Political with Wesley Morris
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03/13/24 • 30 min
Everything is political – including the Oscars. This week, Wesley Morris, The New York Times’ critic at large, joins Errin to discuss this year’s standout nominees and what their roles reveal about our culture and our politics.
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Behind the Trump Indictments with Melissa Murray
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03/20/24 • 35 min
The charges against former President Donald Trump have been swirling in the news for years. Soon he will take the stand. Legal expert and co-host of Strict Scrutiny Melissa Murray joins Errin to cover the latest developments surrounding the Trump indictments. From analyzing the charges to exploring potential legal ramifications, Melissa provides expert analysis on these high-profile, high-stakes cases.
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11/14/24 • 46 min
In this final episode of The Amendment, host Errin Haines reflects on the recent presidential election and its implications for gender, race, and democracy. She talks with historian Martha S. Jones about the stark racial divides in voting patterns and the importance of coalition building in the fight for equality in the face of setbacks.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Amendment have?
The Amendment currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does The Amendment cover?
The podcast is about News, Election, Democracy, Power, News Commentary, Podcasts, Gender and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The Amendment?
The episode title 'Keeping Democracy Intact with Nikole Hannah-Jones' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Amendment?
The average episode length on The Amendment is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Amendment released?
Episodes of The Amendment are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Amendment?
The first episode of The Amendment was released on Feb 6, 2024.
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